1996 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P73 CGM
1996 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 87,946 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P73 CGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 87,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P73 CGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Celica (P73 CGM) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
P73 CGM Mileage History
- 29/03/202371,255 mi
- 11/04/202476,415 mi+5,160 mi
- 17/04/202476,435 mi+20 mi
- 12/05/202582,320 mi+5,885 mi
- 29/04/202687,946 mi+5,626 mi
Average of roughly 5,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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